Peyton Reed Directing Ant-Man

Just In: Ant-Man Finally Lands A Director; Michael Douglas Speaks Out

After a tumultuous few weeks, Ant-Man finally has a director. Peyton Reed, a veteran director of TV comedies, has signed on for the upcoming Marvel movie starring Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas.

Edgar Wright left the production near the end of May, citing creative differences with the studio. Gossip and rumors from Hollywood suggested that the popular director was being given the freedom he had been promised and was forcing changes to the script.

Michael Douglas has been quoted as saying, "I was, very disappointed. I’m a big fan of his movies [and] it’s a very disappointing situation."

Hopefully, the actor will react positively to Reed's hiring.

Marvel's official release: "When Marvel's Ant-Man hits theaters July 17, 2015, director Peyton Reed will help shepherd the hero into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a cast led by Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas, with writer Adam McKay contributing to the film's script. Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world."

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